Paralegal - Cryptocurrency/Financial Services
CRYPTOCURRENCY/FINANCIAL SERVICES PARALEGAL
PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Attorney General's Office is looking to hire a Paralegal to assist a group of attorneys focusing on consumer/investor protection issues in cryptocurrency and analogous financial services transactions in our Insurance & Financial Services Division (IFSD). The Division handles investigations, mediations, and enforcement actions related to banking, securities, insurance products, and other financial services.
Primary Duties: The Paralegal will: provide administrative and investigative support for attorneys focusing on cryptocurrency, nonfungible tokens, payment processing, account access protocols, and virtual-wallet storage, in addition to securitization, lending, and other investment issues. The Paralegal will also assist with settlement implementations, mediations, and consumer outreach; and assist IFSD lawyers in ongoing litigation and related investigations. Such assistance will include organizing and reviewing discovery materials; performing research; managing and reviewing files; entering case information into databases; engaging in extensive communication with settlement beneficiaries, witnesses, experts, and others by mail, electronic mail, and telephone; and assisting in the drafting of various memoranda, consumer advisories, and reports. The Paralegal will also input data into Excel and perform sorts and searches of this data.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $44,308
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.
Inquiries regarding position and status may be made to:
Gia Kim, Managing Administrative Assistant
Insurance & Financial Services Division
617-963-2390
The Attorney General 's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General's Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.
Position Requirements: This is an entry-level paralegal position. We seek an individual committed to working in the public interest. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated ability to complete assignments and complex tasks, follow instructions, and produce high-quality work product. Effective writing, internet research, and communication skills are required. Experience providing support in a legal setting, or with consumer outreach and mediation, is a plus. Proficiency in programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word, is required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Please Note: COVID-19 vaccines are required of all AGO employees. Absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment with the AGO. Additionally, new hires are required to receive their first booster shot prior to the start of their employment, or within 30 days of eligibility, absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.